Understanding the current market
The great mystery lies in why markets suddenly decide to react to one data point and not another.
How a rate hike will affect the market
Resources tend to be the best-performing sector during a rate-hike cycle.
Rand back to three-week lows
The rand fell more than 1,7% to a three-week low against the dollar on Wednesday as Europe's debt problems kept investors wary of risk.
Investing in shares
How to buy shares with your 13th cheque.
Let the good, bad times roll
Markets have staged a $26-trillion recovery even while debt worries loom large.
World markets, GDP weigh on JSE
Mining counters led the downside as South African stocks extended losses by noon on Monday.
JSE edges up ahead of rates decision
The JSE edged into positive territory by noon on Thursday after starting the day in the red.
JSE extends losses on profit-taking
The JSE slipped deeper into the red by noon on Thursday as market players opted to take profits after recent rallies.
JSE down on negative global sentiment
Precious metal and resource stocks led the downside as the JSE sank deeper into the red by noon on Friday.
World stocks rally on US revival hopes
World stock markets rose on Monday, with Tokyo hitting the highest level for almost two months.
JSE down on profit-taking
The JSE lost momentum in morning trade on Wednesday as investors looked to take profits.
JSE extends losses on weak global markets
The JSE continued to lose momentum in morning trade on Monday and was deep into the red by noon, still moving in line with weak global markets.
Global stock markets hit hard again
Asian stocks tumbled on Thursday as fears that the world's biggest economies are shrinking sparked fresh panic.
Rand weakens sharply, stocks slide
The rand fell to a new, six-and-a-half-year low against the dollar on Wednesday, and local stocks also plunged on falling commodity prices.
Recession fears hit financial markets
Warnings of an "inevitable" global recession and the expectation of more interest-rate cuts triggered global financial turmoil on Wednesday.
Hopes grow that worst is over as markets bounce
Optimism grew on Tuesday that the global financial crisis was being brought under control as stock markets surged.
What now for investors?
Investors should not do anything extreme and lose sight of long-term goals, says Michael King, Africa director of Franklin Templeton Investments.
World stocks mixed amid recession fears
Global stock markets traded mixed on Thursday amid recession fears as Wall Street rose and Europe fell for a second day running.
World stocks in freefall on recession fears
Mounting fears of global recession hammered world stocks on Thursday, with Tokyo suffering its worst loss in two decades and Europe in freefall.
Rand collapses against world currencies
The rand slumped overnight, moving above the R10-a-dollar level, and was early on Thursday morning trading at its worst levels since August 2002.
